Dolmades with Yogurt-Mint Sauce Recipe

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Dolmades with Yogurt-Mint Sauce
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Directions:

  1. FOR GRAPE LEAVES:
  2. Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute until very tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add rice and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add 2 cups broth and currants.
  4. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
  5. Transfer to bowl.
  6. Mix in nuts, parsley and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cool completely.
  8. (Can be made I day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  9. Place grape leaves in bowl.
  10. Cover with cold water and let stand 30 minutes.
  11. Drain.
  12. (Cut off stems.
  13. Arrange 1 leaf veined side up on work surface. Place 1 rounded Tbsp of rice filling on stem end, leaving 1/2-inch border.
  14. Fold 2 short sides over rice, then roll up starting at stem end.
  15. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  16. Place seam in side down in 2 heavy 12-inch skillets.
  17. Divide remaining 3 Tbsp oil and 2 cups broth between skillets.
  18. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  19. Uncover and let rolls cool.
  20. Transfer to platter.
  21. Cover and chill.
  22. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) FOR SAUCE: Combine yogurt, mint, and garlic in small bowl.
  23. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  24. Place grape leaf rolls on platter and garnish with lemon.
  25. Serve with sauce. These rice-filled grape leaves are a classic Greek appetizer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 760.72 Kcal (3185 kJ)
Calories from fat 456.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.69g 78%
Cholesterol 110.46mg 37%
Sodium 1031.81mg 43%
Potassium 782.03mg 17%
Total Carbs 16.12g 5%
Sugars 5.78g 23%
Dietary Fiber 5.4g 22%
Protein 55.91g 112%
Vitamin C 23.7mg 39%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 52%
Iron 181.4mg 1008%
Calcium 218.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.1 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.2g 78%
Cholesterol 28.77mg 37%
Sodium 268.69mg 43%
Potassium 203.64mg 17%
Total Carbs 4.2g 5%
Sugars 1.5g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 22%
Protein 14.56g 112%
Vitamin C 6.2mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 52%
Iron 47.2mg 1008%
Calcium 56.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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